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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,092.92, 425,941.74 and 143,755.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,092.92, 425,941.74 and 143,755.56 is: 215,533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,092.92 : 425,941.74 = 143,755.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,092.92/425,941.74 = 143,755.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,092.92x = 425,941.74 × 143,755.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,092.92x = 61,231,493,361.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,231,493,361.07/284,092.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,533.33

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